Google Ask

April 29th, 2002

I’ll be speaking at Web Design World in Seattle this July. The topic? Web Design on a Shoestring. Surely, my talk alone should be reason enough to go.

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Gary Price, the man behind The Virtual Acquisition Shelf & News Desk, has summarized Google’s beta answer service. He also interviewed a Google spokesperson and asked, “What are the criteria editors will use to judge if the answer can be posted? Will all URLs be checked?” Google answered, “We are unable to describe specific criteria. Yes, all URLs will be checked and reviewed by an editor.” Jeez Louise, how about the old library standbys, currency, accuracy, bias and authority, as criteria.

The Shifted Librarian suggests that, "Free answers @ your library" might be The American Library Association’s next campaign.

I still have not heard a peep about my question. Could it be user error? Certainly. I am spazz enough.

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